- What does normally open, fail-safe mean here?
- The valve opens when the actuator loses power, so the coil keeps getting water. That is the safe position for heating coils and for freeze protection, but it means a chilled-water coil will keep cooling during an outage.
- What control signal does the actuator take?
- It takes a 2-10 Vdc proportional signal from a building controller, so the valve modulates rather than switching fully open or closed. It needs a 24 V power supply in addition to the control signal.
- Can it handle glycol?
- Yes, up to 50% glycol solution, along with hot and chilled water. Higher glycol concentrations are outside its rating.
- What is 200 psi close-off?
- It is the differential pressure the actuator can shut the valve against. Pumps or coils that push more than 200 psi across the closed valve can force it open.
- Where is this valve normally installed?
- On fan coil units, convectors, unit conditioners, radiation and reheat coils. It is a terminal-unit valve, not a main-plant or large riser control valve.
- Does it need a transformer?
- Yes. The actuator runs on 24 V, so the panel needs a 24 V transformer plus the 2-10 Vdc controller output. It does not wire directly to line voltage.
- Where is the 172J-10308 cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $168.12, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 172J-10308?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Building Controls & Solutions, Amazon.